Melissa Martin

A true San Franciscan at heart, Melissa grabbed the first flight back after receiving her bachelors’ degree in psychology from Boston University. Melissa loves exploring the vast array of cuisine and nightlife in San Francisco and of course, attending every Giants game she can. She is excited to share her love of the city on HauteLiving.com. Connect with Melissa by e-mail or on Twitter.

Posts by Melissa Martin

Watch the San Francisco Giants in Luxury

Nothing says “summer in San Francisco” like a night at AT&T Park for a Giant’s ballgame. While the rest of the fans crowd the bleachers or crane their necks from View Reserve seats, you will be enjoying the game in luxury from these awesome suites.

Why Camp When You Can Glamp?

Some may call it anti-camping, but we here at Haute Living, we just call it luxury. Glamping, which stands for glamorous camping, is the perfect vacation option for those who love nature but don’t love roughing it.

Hyundai to Put Equus Manual on iPad

The Hyundai Equus unveiling has yet to occur in the United States and it is already generating a buzz. It could be due to the fact that it is the first luxury model of the Hyundai line, but my suspicion lies in its unique and hi-tech car manual. Hyundai announced that each Equus owner’s manual will come on an Apple iPad.

Haute Dining SF: Tadich Grill, A Delicious Tradition

Tadich Grill is the longest running restaurant in San Francisco and one of the oldest businesses in California. Established in 1849, the bistro was originally The New World Coffee Stand during the days of the California gold rush. Now functioning as a seafood restaurant for the financial district elite, this is a must-try location for any San Franciscan.

Haute Dining SF: Midi, the Power Lunch Spot

Straddling the Financial District and Union Square, this restaurant is aptly named due to its mid-district location. The chef, Michelle Mah, named one of the Chronicle’s 2006 Rising Star Chefs, aims to make Midi a modern day California brassiere. Entering the first story, you walked into the bar/lounge area. Ascending the staircase to the dining area, you are presented with a vivid mural along the two-story wall, which really brings some color to the otherwise modern establishment.

Ready to Bare It: The Haute 5 Summer Spa Treatments in San Francisco

Now that it is officially summer and the Fourth of July weekend is upon us, it’s time to get those bodies bikini ready. There is no better way to do so quickly than a relaxing and indulgent day at the spa. Here’s a look at the Haute 5 summer spa treatments in San Francisco.

Tyler Florence’s Wayfare Tavern to Open in San Francisco

San Francisco foodies will soon have a new hot spot to chat about. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence will be opening his first restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, at the end of June. Best known for his Food Network stardom and multitude of cookbooks, this will be his first restaurant venture. Set in the old Rubicon space in the Financial District, Tyler hopes this restaurant will pay proper homage to turn-of-the-century San Francisco Barbary Coast and the variety of cuisine it inspired.

Power Lunch with Warren Buffett Raises Record-Breaking $2.63 Million for Glide Foundation

Every year Warren Buffett auctions off a lunch with himself to raise money for San Francisco’s Glide Foundation. This year eBay received a record breaking winning bid of $2.63 million. The anonymous winner of the auction is set to receive a lunch with Buffett and seven guests at Smith & Wollensky in Midtown Manhattan. Over the 11 years Buffet has donated the lunch he has helped raise more than $8.5 million for the foundation.

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